Natural Ventilation brochure 2014

Our new Natural Ventilation brochure for 2014 is available to download from our website.

Our Natural Ventilation & Lighting brochure features a comprehensive look at the various natural ventilation & lighting solutions we offer that are ideally suited for schools, hospitals, offices, gymnasiums and commercial premises as well as many more applications.

Natural energy solutions detailed include our Wind-iVent passive ventilation terminals, solar powered active stacks, controlled window and wall vent units, intelligent building control systems and natural light solutions. 

The brochure features recent installation pictures, technical diagrams and data, recent case studies and all the relevant testing, safety and standards information you require.

The brochure can be downloaded from our Natural Ventilation page or Downloads section at www.airtherm.co.uk.

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SAFEcontractor Accreditation - Health and Safety 2014

Airtherm Engineering Ltd are proud to announce that we have successfully achieved the SAFEcontractor accreditation for 2014. 

This means we have proven our competence and ability to adequately manage and control the Health & Safety to our workforce.

SAFEcontrator are the recognised market leader for contractor’ Health & Safety pre-qualification in the UK. The company’s application for Safecontractor accreditation was driven by the need for a uniform standard across the business.
 
Being SAFEcontractor Accredited shows that we have met the exacting standards of competence in Health and Safety and that we have the ability, experience and resources to carry out specific work in our industry with confidence.
 
We maintain an excellent health and safety standard and to keep our workforce safe, we carry out risk assessments and method statements for every task that we carry out. We keep our equipment well maintained and we make sure to take precautions on every detail that goes along with any given project.

We think it’s extremely important to implement a safe working environment and being accredited with SAFEcontractor helps show our strength in this particular area.
 
Airtherm are committed to the continual improvement and development of our Health & Safety performance.

For more information: www.airtherm.co.uk/accreditations.php

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Case Study - Tipton Hospice, West Midlands

Airtherm Engineering have recently completed the new installation of a natural ventilation system at Tipton Hospice for local firm Cockbill Grant Limited (based in Rugeley, Staffordshire). Airtherm beat our local competition based on our knowledge, experience and technical ability providing detailed design proposals for the client’s consideration.

The Wind-iVent units selected for the project were based on technical information provided by the client, which consisted of room volume measurements, occupancy level, heat gains and the geographical location of the building. Our computer aided calculation package selected the optimal size to match the information inputted by our technical engineer, ensuring optimum performance of the application and satisfaction for the client.

All of our natural ventilation systems are designed in line with current publications such as CIBSE guidelines, AM10 Natural Ventilation in commercial buildings and Building Bulletin 101. The terminal sizes are selected by our new computer aided software ‘Wind-iCalc’ and fully conform to the CIBSE requirements.

Project Details: 
Consultant: ESDP Limited
Client: Cockbill Grant Limited
Sector: Healthcare
Products: Wind-iVent System
Equipment: Natural Ventilation System
Application: Balance Terminal

For more information: www.airtherm.co.uk

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Case Study - John Roan School, Greenwich

Airtherm have installed a new Wind-iVent natural ventilation system at John Roan school in Greenwich, London. Founded in 1677, the John Roan School is one of the oldest state schools in the country, with a rich and distinguished past.

Having recently received funding under the government’s Building Schools for the Future initiative, the school is on the cusp of opening the doors on one of the UK’s most innovative, fun and flexible learning environments - a new, modern sports hall project, where the natural ventilation system was installed.

The complex will house four badminton courts, one indoor tennis court and a basketball and volleyball court with space for 5-a-side football. There is also a separate activity studio where Zumba and dance classes can be held, which will take PE lessons to a new level at the school. A natural ventilation solution like the Wind-iVent will ensure a constant fresh air supply for occupants, the efficient removal of unwanted CO2/stale air and a suitably heathly environment for activity.

The John Roan has been dedicated to serving the community of Greenwich for more than 335 years and Airtherm Engineering have been proud to partake in the development of the brand new, state-of-the-art 7,600m2 building at Westcombe Park. This, along with a fully redeveloped facility at Maze Hill will make John Roan one of the largest schools in the United Kingdom.

Wind-iVent Installation
The Wind-iVent units are lifted by a specialist crane company who work closely with our on-site engineers. The systems are mounted onto the 3mm thk aluminium fully insulated roof upstands. Each unit is fixed and secured to not only the upstand but internally using universal type fixings.
Once each unit is secured a low-leakage uPVC damper and 24v actuator is fitted, followed by the insulated plenum and an internal powder coated grille to complete the system.

Project Details:
Consultant: Wates Construction
Client: DMA South Ltd
Sector: Education
Application: Balance Terminal
Products: Wind-iVent System
Equipment: Natural Ventilation System

For more information: www.airtherm.co.uk

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Case Study - Marlow Care Home, Bucks

Airtherm Engineering recently completed the installation of a twin wall, fire rated, flue system at the new £20 Million Signature Care Home for Marlow. Signature Senior Lifestyle are currently finalising the construction of the care home located on Little Marlow Road in Marlow, Buckinghamshire.

The new heating system comprises of a new gas fired boiler and two new Broag water heaters, all located in the basement boiler house. The twin wall fire rated flue systems rise through the three storey building approx 14m, exiting through a flat roof and are then offset to the taller structure, terminating at 1m above the structure in compliance with the Clean Air Act Memorandum. 

 

Project Details:
Consultant: ABCE UK
Client: LLJ Limited
Sector: Healthcare
Products: DWhp
Equipment: Broag boiler & A.O Smith water heaters
Application: High Efficiency Condensing

Boiler: Broag
Model: 610-8 
Water Heater: A.O Smith 
Model: BFC60 
Application: Chimney / Flue system 
Operating mode: Wet 
Pressure: positive pressure 
Working pressure: 150 Pa (product will operate 300pa max) 
Inner wall: 316L1.4404/1.457 thickness 0,6 mm 
Outer wall: 304/ 1.4301 thickness 0,5 
Insulation: 30mm thick Rockwool insulation 
Sealant: Tri-lip 'o' type silicone ring 
Fuel type: Gas

For more information: www.airtherm.co.uk

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New Sales Agent - Oxfordshire, Berkshire & Buckinghamshire and Yorkshire & Humberside

Airtherm are pleased to announce the appointment of Carl Gipson who joins our vibrant and enthusiastic team of individuals, in the capacity of ‘Area Sales Agent’. Carl will cover the Oxford, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Yorkshire & Humberside areas.

Carl has over 30 years technical sales experience in the commercial and industrial ventilation sector. He has worked for some well-known blue chip companies in the industry and will be a welcome addition to the company.

Carl’s portfolio also consists of promoting the products of Waterloo Ltd (grilles and diffuser) and Dunham Bush (fan coils, fan convectors & door curtains)
 
Andrew Brown, Director of Airtherm Engineering Limited, said “Carl is a perfect individual to join our team, he has a great wealth of experience, knowledge and understanding of the ventilation product sector.
 
If you have any enquiries in these locations, or others, please call our office on 0844 809 2509 or email sales@airtherm.co.uk to arrange a meeting.

For more information, please visit www.airtherm.co.uk

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Case Study - Lambeth Hospital, London

Airtherm worked closely with the contractor AC Preou Limited with the supply and installation of two boiler house refurbishments of Reay House and Oak House at Lambeth Hospital, London.

The existing plant was removed by the contractor and replaced with a more modern, efficient system supplied by Ideal commercial. Airtherm installed both flue systems simultaneously and completed the works within two working days to meet with the client's schedule of works.

Project Details:
Client: Lambeth Hospital
Contractor: AC Preou Limited
Sector: Primary Health Care
Products: Masterflue
Equipment: Ideal Boilers
Application: Atmospheric

Boilers: Ideal
Model: Concord
Application: Chimney / Flue system
Operating mode: Dry
Pressure: Negative pressure
Working pressure: 50 Pa (product will operate 300pa max)
Inner wall: 316L1.4404/1.457 thickness 0,6 mm
Outer wall: 304/ 1.4301 thickness 0,5
Insulation: 25mm thick Rockwool insulation
Sealant: Tri-lip 'o' type silicone ring
Fuel type: Gas
Fan Assisted: Bifurcated

Other Application our MF Flues can be used:

• Condensing boilers
• Atmospheric gas-fired boilers
• Gas blown boilers
• Industrial ovens, large-scale establishments
• Wood-fired stoves

For more information: www.airtherm.co.uk

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Case Study - Trinity Catholic College, Leamington Spa

Airtherm have recently designed, supplied and installed a complete twin wall stainless steel flue system serving each Hamworthy Fleet 350 condensing boiler at Trinity Catholic School, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire.

Trinity Catholic School is a mixed Catholic secondary school in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, England. The school had Technology College status awarded in 2000 and Arts College status awarded in 2004 and had been awarded Artsmark Gold award.

The existing Hamworthy Purewell 120 boilers were removed by the contractor during the School summer shut-down, working on a tight program the new boilers were installed followed by the installation of our flue system.

Airtherm Engineering Ltd only uses branded products which are synonymous with the highest quality - and it is this reputation that enables specifiers and contractors to use our versatile product range with total confidence.

Project Details:
Consultant: Spicer
Fuel type: Gas
Client: Inderflame Limited
Sector: Education
Products: DW Flue System
Equipment: Hamworthy Fleet
Application: High Efficiency Condensing

Boilers: Hamworthy
Model: Fleet 350
Application: Chimney / Flue system
Operating mode: Wet
Pressure: Negative / positive pressure
Working pressure: 150 Pa (product will operate 300pa max)
Inner wall: 316L1.4404/1.457 thickness 0,6 mm
Outer wall: 304/ 1.4301 thickness 0,5
Insulation: 30mm thick Rockwool insulation
Sealant: Tri-lip 'o' type silicone ring


Other Application DW Flues can be used:

• Condensing boilers
• Atmospheric gas-fired boilers
• Gas blown boilers
• Industrial ovens, large-scale establishments
• Wood-fired stoves

For More information: www.airtherm.co.uk

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Case Study - Windrush Primary School, Woolwich

This project involved the removal of the existing twin wall header system and the installation of a new twin wall four hour fire rated system to serve two MHS Ultragas condensing boilers.

Airtherm had to undertake a CCTV survey to establish to condition of the existing chimney and to ensure the new liner would pass down the stack without any obstruction.

The existing 24m high brick built chimney is lined throughout with our single wall fully welded product suitable for the application. Our experience team of fitting engineers used a chain block to lower the sections down the stack until reaching the base, completed using a top stub termination cowl and flashing plate.

Project Details:   
Consultant: Billingford Limited
Client: CBM Serv Limited
Sector: Education
Products: DW & ME
Equipment: MHS Ultragas R605
Application: High Efficiency Condensing

Boilers: MHS
Model: R605
Application: Chimney / Flue system
Operating mode: Wet
Pressure: Positive pressure
Working pressure: 150 Pa (product will operate 300pa max)
Inner wall: 316L1.4404/1.457 thickness 0,6 mm
Outer wall: 304/ 1.4301 thickness 0,5
Insulation: 30mm thick Rockwool insulation
Sealant: Tri-lip 'o' type silicone ring
Fuel type: Gas
Chimney: Single wall fully welded stainless
 
Other Applications suitable for our DW and ME Flues:

• Condensing boilers
• Atmospheric gas-fired boilers
• Gas blown boilers
• Industrial ovens, large-scale establishments
• Wood-fired stoves

For More information: www.airtherm.co.uk

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Case Study - Coppice Primary School, Wythall (2nd Phase)

Airtherm have already completed the 1st phase works by installing two ‘Wind-iVent’ Systems to the newly completed single storey class rooms.

The 2nd phase fix features a further six 1.2msq units for the Hall area, which will be used mostly by the Church, and a further six 1.1msq units serving the Classrooms.

The new installation of fourteen natural ventilation systems for MVS Limited had been designed and carefully selected from the room data sheets provided, ensuring adequate ventilation rates for the pupils at Coppice Primary School.

The natural ventilation systems have been designed in line with all current publications such as CIBSE guidelines, AM10 Natural Ventilation in commercial buildings and Building Bulletin 101. The terminal sizes have been selected by our new computer aided software ‘Wind-iCalc’ and fully conforms to the CIBSE requirements.

Consultant: Stewart Associates
Client: MVS Limited
Sector: Education & Religion
Products: Wind-iVent Systems
Equipment: Natural Ventilation Systems
Application: Balance Terminals

Product Range
The Airtherm “Wind-iVent” Class ‘A’ is a natural ventilation system operating on established aerodynamic principles. As external wind flows around the terminal itself, positive and negative pressure areas are generated. On the positive side air enters the louvres of the terminal and is directed down through the internal vanes into the room below allowing a fresh air supply to be delivered, and on the negative side the stack draws the stale unwanted air which is expelled through the terminal into the atmosphere.

Manufacture
The units are be manufactured in accordance with BS EN ISO 9001, and to suit the architectural and design parameters as indicated in the design specification and drawings. Internal airways are to be protected by incorporating anti-bird mesh to the terminal louvers. Our systems can be manufactured to achieve 99.8% effectiveness (class A) when tested with a simulate rainfall of 75mm/hour and wind speed of 15m/sec based on a free area of 55%.

Installation
Units can be installed on almost every roof including flat, pitched and even on the roof apex where appropriate. The roof fabric of commercial applications has bearing on the openings and roof plates that are required to install the systems competently. We offer a roof plate solution for all situations, including self mount flashings and curb mount flashings with suitable upstands.

The features and advantages of the Wind-iVent: 

• A fresh air supply for workers - proven to increase productivity & reduce staff sickness
• Naturally ventilated - reduce your energy costs and carbon footprint without the need for mechanical ventilation
• Night time purge of stale air - creating a fresh working environment for staff the following morning
• Better control of building temperature and CO² levels
• Free cooling

For more information: www.airtherm.co.uk

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Case Study - Colegrave School, Newham, London

Airtherm Engineering's track record of successful and efficient projects was demonstrated by the recent installation of our 'Can-iVent' island kitchen canopy system at Colegrave Primary School in Newham, London.

The project involved the successful liaising between Fowler Martin, AC Preou Limited and Newham Council (consultant, contractor and client, respectively).

Airtherm Engineering Limited liaised with both the consultant and the contractor at all times, attending site meetings, providing comprehensive technical submission, including calculations and drawings for approval prior to manufacture of the equipment.
 
Project Details
Consultant: Fowler Martin
Client: AC Preou Ltd
Sector: Education
Products: Can-iVent System
Equipment: Cooking Equipment
Application: Input & Extract System

Product Range
Our product range extends from simple condense canopies, extract only, island or wall mounted canopies, through to our air injection island systems allowing both input and extract. If required, the input air can be pre-heated for additional internal staff comfort during the cold winter months. All products can be configured to suit each individual application.

Manufacture 
All canopies are manufactured from 304 (En 1.4301) or 316 (En 1.4401) stainless steel where specified and are suitably braced to prevent product distortion. All joints are welded and polished.

Our Canopies are cut, punched and folded into sub sections and factory assembled by means of computer controlled seam welds, and non-visible mechanical fixings. Systems are manufactured to the strict guidelines of DW/172, British Standards and conform to HSE for commercial kitchen ventilation. Wall mounted or island canopies can be manufactured to meet almost any dimension but typically 1000mm to 8000mm long. The system ductwork is manufactured and installed to incorporate cleaning and maintenance access doors to fully comply with DW/144 & TR/19 standards.

Canopy Lighting
The units are designed and manufactured to deal with a wide ranging and varied commercial application and can deal with humidity, condense rich, as well as hot and greasy environments.

These units are normally recessed into the canopy ceiling providing easy cleaning and maintenance of the unit exterior. This also helps to greatly reduce the build-up of grease and other contaminates usually associated with the commercial kitchen environment.

Recessed Incandescent Units
• Approved for use in commercial kitchen applications
• Meet with guidelines for DW172 & HSE Guidelines
• Satin finished stainless steel matching faceplates for matching hood interiors
• Tempered prismatic glass diffusers

Fire Suppression System
The island kitchen canopy was fitted with a R102 Ansul fire suppression system which conforms to NFPA standards 17, 17a and 96 and is UL300 listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc .

The system was supplied with nozzles, detectors, cartridges, liquid agent, fusible links, pulley tress and elbows as required for the specific commercial kitchen application at Colegrave Primary School, Newham, London.


For more information: www.airtherm.co.uk

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Case Study - Blyth Sports Centre, Northumberland

Area Sales Engineer Jim Keady initially liaised with both the consultant and the contractor at the early design stage to establish the full requirements for this project.

Airtherm then attended site to complete a survey and based upon our findings a full specification and design proposal was issued to the consultant for consideration. Airtherm were specified by Screen & Partners to carry out the works in conjunction with the nominated contractor Kirkland (Blyth) Limited.

The recent completion of the two twin wall flue systems ran smoothly from start to finish with the client commending our installers: “We would definitely be using Airtherm again in the near future”.

Project Details:
Consultant: Screen & Foster Partners
Contractor: Kirkland (Blyth) Limited
Sector: Leisure
Products: Twin Wall Flue
Equipment: Hoval Ultragas 650D
Application: Condensing

Boilers: Hoval
Model: Ultragas 650D
Application: Chimney / Flue system
Operating mode: Wet
Pressure: Positive pressure
Working pressure: 130 Pa (product will operate 300pa max)
Inner wall: 316L1.4404/1.457 thickness 0,6 mm
Outer wall: 304/ 1.4301 thickness 0,5
Insulation: 30mm thick Rockwool insulation
Sealant: Tri-lip 'o' type silicone ring
Fuel type: Gas
 
Other Application suited to our DW Flue solutions:

• Condensing boilers
• Atmospheric gas-fired boilers
• Gas blown boilers
• Industrial ovens, large-scale establishments
• Wood-fired stoves 

For more information: www.airtherm.co.uk

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